Editor

Yes, Townbroadcast plans to do election picks ‘n pans

ACHTUNG: The following is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. ’Tis the Silly Season, and newspapers traditionally have made endorsements of political candidates…

Editor October 11, 2022

Articles

North Star gravel mining firm suing Watson Twp.

North Star Aggregates, through local agent Matt Double in Martin, has decided to file a lawsuit against Watson Township for refusing the company permission to gravel mine property on 12th…

Editor October 11, 2022

Articles

Work to connect Hopkins hall, library starts next year

The Hopkins Township Board expects to have work commence early next year on connecting the Village/Township Hall with the library building. Supervisor Mark Evans said plans have been approved through…

Editor October 11, 2022

Sports

Lady Vikings win Wayland C-C Invitational trophy

Medalist Olivia Barabas The Hopkins girls’ varsity cross-country team captured the first-place trophy in the Wayland Invitational Tuesday afternoon. The Wayland boys’ squad, meanwhile had to settle for second place…

Editor October 11, 2022

Community Notices

Martin marching band gets best ‘1’ rating from MSBOA

Noah Miller The Martin Clipper High School marching band earned the highest possible Division 1 rating Tuesday night at the Michigan High School Band and Orchestra Association marching band festival…

Editor October 11, 2022

Articles

U.S-131 overpass project at Gun Lake Casino finished

The U.S.-131 overpass project next to the Gun Lake Casino at Exit No. 61 has been completed and the facility is open to motorists who want to travel on M-179…

Editor October 11, 2022

Articles

Wayland school officials finally get some good news

Five members of the Wayland Middle School Student Council outline for the school board the history and accomplishments of the local student government association. The Wayland Union school district is…

Editor October 10, 2022

Columns

Basura: Choice memories of being a Marine in 1966

I didn’t think all that much about wearing a uniform. It was just part of the deal. We ate at a chow hall, slept in a barracks, and wore the uniform…

Editor October 10, 2022

Columns

Chicken & dumpling crock pot soup pure comfort food

This recipe is great to prep in the crock pot before heading out to work or play, then finish up with the dumplings when you get back in the kitchen.…

Editor October 9, 2022

Sports

Bowling champ Sid Urben still knocking ’em down

Just in case you might believe Wayland High School graduate Sydney Urben has completed her collegiate bowling career, she's not done yet. Urben, who won the Michigan State Championship in…

Editor October 9, 2022